Operations Manager - BOP

Axis Energy Services•La Salle, CO

11h

About The Position

The Operations Manager – BOP (Rockies) will oversee the safe, efficient maintenance and deployment of Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment and will lead operational and technical teams, manage compliance with regulatory standards, and ensure pressure testing and installation activities meet company standards. This position is a “hands on” senior role and requires previous well service rig operations and management experience including customer interface and relationship building, location scheduling, well-site execution and resource allocation. Additionally, this position will support employee management and development, HSE, quality, inventory management, maintenance, customer service, project management, training, planning and budget management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of education and experience
8+ years of experience and extensive background in well control, blowout preventers, and pressure testing with experience across multiple oil field service lines and geographies is a plus.
Solid experience in rig execution, service delivery and crew scheduling
Proven ability to manage field technicians and lead cross-functional operational teams.
Deep understanding of downhole hydraulics, pressure control equipment, and regulatory auditing
Proven experience of oil field equipment coordination and operational efficiency
Demonstrated business acumen and ability to drive customer service delivery, with safety of our employees as a priority
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Nice To Haves

Specialized well-control certifications (e.g., IWCF or IADC) are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Ensure all BOP equipment, torque services, and ancillary tools are tested, certified, and deployment-ready.
Enforce adherence to strict industry and customer standards Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and knowledge to investigate any equipment failures or incidents.
Personnel leadership and ability to hire, train, mentor, and schedule BOP supervisors and technicians.
Operations coordination with contractors, operators, and internal dispatch to ensure smooth well-site execution.
Management of operational costs, equipment planning, and key performance indicators like equipment uptime.
Ensure safe, quality, consistent, timely and profitable operations
Responsible for daily planning, direction, execution and coordination of well services workover and completions activities
Ensures effective coordination and communication to the services team and supports each unit in meeting objectives within the organizational budget
Oversees scheduling of field service crews with the BOP Coordinators in accordance with the customer’s project
Establish and maintain strong customer relationships
Lead process improvement initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence
Actively contribute to organizational planning and strategy development
Builds, develops and manages operations team capable of carrying out needed service initiatives to the customer
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and management of the direct reporting employees
Manages employee performance development and technical and non-technical training
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems of direct employees
Work with sales group to meet customers’ needs to continually grow the business